Alex Scott Cars Limited

Reference number: 1005425

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this firm.

What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Alex Scott Cars Limited (FRN 1005425) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Alex Scott Cars, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04663112
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 February 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Morpeth Road Garage, Guidepost, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5NR, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Talbot Scott Director Sep 1979 11 Feb 2003
Alexander Scott Director Sep 1943 11 Feb 2003
Jonathan Mark Scott Director Jan 1974 11 Feb 2003
Allison Margaret Scott Director Jun 1960 14 Mar 2003
Allison Margaret Scott Secretary Not published 11 Feb 2003

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Alex Scott Cars Limited FCA authorised?
Alex Scott Cars Limited (FRN 1005425) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Alex Scott Cars?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Alex Scott Cars Limited (FRN 1005425) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Alex Scott Cars, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Alex Scott Cars?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Alex Scott Cars's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Alex Scott Cars a scam or clone?
Alex Scott Cars is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Alex Scott Cars's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Alex Scott Cars's FRN is 1005425. You can verify it on the FCA register.